By the time August rolls around, you’re probably a little tired of the quintessential summery nail-polish colors but aren’t yet ready to commit to fall’s deep burgundy or navy tones. In the quest for the perfect summer-to-fall hybrid shade, a dark, sophisticated color that feels both refreshing and transitional, take a cue from Selena Gomez and her most recent color of choice: dark, glossy, teal.
Whatever you call it — teal, turquoise, or aquamarine — the polish we’re loving has a rich depths-of-the-ocean effect, with a hint of summer-sky blue. We’re not calling dark teal the "it" shade of August just yet, but Gomez is definitely giving it a grade-A endorsement. To see the color up close, click through to see the singer/songwriter’s most recent manicure, then find the polishes you can shop to get the same look for yourself.
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Celebrity nail artist Tom Bachik posted an Instagram shot showing this stunningly glossy blue-green manicure on Selena Gomez. Bachik didn’t share the exact polish he used, but we have a few guesses…
Essie Nail Polish in Go Overboard
This top-selling Essie shade blends deep blue and green together for a vacation-ready color that feels more sophisticated than seafoam.
Essie essie Nail Polish, Glossy Shine Finish, Go Overboard, $5.39, available at Amazon
OPI Nail Polish in Teal Me More, Teal Me More
Besides the shiny turquoise shade, you’ll want to grab this bottle from OPI for its name: Teal Me More, Teal Me More (from OPI’s Grease Collection).
OPI OPI Nail Lacquer in Teal Me More, Teal Me More, $10.5, available at Amazon
Sally Hansen Nail Polish in Re-Teal Therapy
If you shop polish designed for speedy dry time, Sally Hansen’s Insta-Dri formula — in Re-Teal Therapy — is for you.
Sally Hansen Sally Hansen Insta Dri in Re-Teal Therapy, $4.96, available at Amazon
Zoya Nail Polish in Olivera
In the bottle, this polish looks more blue than green. But on the nails, it reads as a shimmery emerald with aqua undertones.
Zoya ZOYA Nail Polish in Olivera, $10, available at Amazon
Butter London Nail Polish in Slapper
This shade comes with a five-star rating, with fans calling it "the perfect teal nail polish." Honorable mention for the pigmented formula that’s chip-resistant for up to a week.
Butter London butter LONDON Nail Lacquer in Slapper, $15, available at Amazon
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